Converting 19.99872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 19.99872 to a fraction

Result

19.99872 =
62496
3125
Mixed number:
19
3121
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 19.99872 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

19.99872 × 100000 = 1999872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

19.99872 =

1999872
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1999872 and 100000.

GCD(1999872, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1999872
100000

=

1999872 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

62496
3125
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